ArticleChamber Of Patent Disputes Cancels Design On Second AttemptA seemingly simple device was patented as a design, but it took the claimant two attempts to cancel it.RussiaIntellectual PropertyGorodissky & Partners
ArticleFTS Publishes Information On Taxpayer Obligations And Financial ReportingThe Federal Tax Service (FTS) recently began publishing information concerning the various obligations of Russian taxpayers (ie, legal entities) and their financial reporting on its website.RussiaTaxGorodissky & Partners
ArticleGoogle Tax Revolutionises Tax Regime For Digital Content SalesOn June 15 2016 the State Duma of the Federal Assembly adopted in its third reading the Federal Law on the Amendment of Part One and Part Two of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation.RussiaTaxGorodissky & Partners
ArticleAdministrative Liability Does Not Apply To Original Trademark Despite InfringementThe customs initiated an administrative court case at the Commercial Court of St Petersburg against Foreign Brands, a Russian company that imported goods labelled with a trademark "Dr Pepper Est. 1885RussiaIntellectual PropertyGorodissky & Partners
ArticleManchester In London, Chicago In St PetersburgThe application was refused because the examiner opined that the word element "Manchester", a city in North West England points to the place of production of the goods or the locationRussiaIntellectual PropertyGorodissky & Partners
ArticleVilleroy & Boch Successfully Enforce Its RightsThe popularity of famous trademarks still preys on the minds of some. Villeroy & Boch AG registered several trademarks in Russia (Nos 225414, 458472, 690541)...RussiaIntellectual PropertyGorodissky & Partners
ArticleData Protection Law Amended To Increase Personal Data Subjects' RightsRussia's legislation evolves rapidly and its personal data laws are no exception. On 27 March 2021 Russia enhanced personal data subjects' rights by changing fines...RussiaPrivacyGorodissky & Partners
ArticleNew Rules For Taxation Of Income Of Remote EmployeesThe globalisation of the economy and the rapid development of Internet technologies has led to new opportunities in the field of employment for many professionals...RussiaTaxGorodissky & Partners
ArticleSuccessful Representation Of A Client In The Software-Related Dispute In The Russian Intellectual Property CourtData Matrix, LLC (Russia) is a well-known IT-company, which specializes in providing data processing and statistics services in the pharmaceutical industry. RussiaIntellectual PropertyGorodissky & Partners
ArticleGovernment Approves Second Set Of Measures To Support IT IndustryIn September 2021, the government approved the second set of measures to support the national IT industry.RussiaTaxGorodissky & Partners
ArticleStarbucks. Less Bucks, More StarsStarbucks left Russia. It is their decision. However the shops and the registered trademarks remained.RussiaIntellectual PropertyGorodissky & Partners
ArticleThe Impact Of Bankruptcy On Trade Mark DisputesA non-use court action is routine for the IP court. Every year several hundred cases are considered and granted. Sometimes, however, a cancellation action stumbles at unexpected obstacles.RussiaIntellectual PropertyGorodissky & Partners
ArticleNew Tales Of OldThe United States Trade Representative publishes every April annual reports on the IP situation in selected countries. The year 2025 has seen a new 2025 Special 301 Report.RussiaIntellectual PropertyGorodissky & Partners
ArticleGovernment Of The Russian Federation Adopted Decrees Nos. 1151 And 1152 Concerning Official Fees For Patents And TrademarksDecree No. 1151 has amended the Regulations on Official fees. The Russian PTO has indicated the introduction of new procedures in the law (after October 1, 2014) being carried out with respect to applications...RussiaIntellectual PropertyGorodissky & Partners
ArticleNew Tax Benefits For Innovative Companies And Marquee InvestorsThe legislature is in the process of adopting a number of tax benefits intended to stimulate the development of innovative companies and marquee investments in Russia.European UnionTaxGorodissky & Partners
ArticleFTS Approves Form Of Inquiry Regarding Beneficial OwnersOn 20 December 2018 the Federal Tax Service (FTS) approved a form of inquiry which it will use to request information from legal entities regarding their beneficial owners (Order ММВ-7-2/824). RussiaCorporate/Commercial LawGorodissky & Partners
ArticleCopy-cat Branding Is Still Taking PlaceSome people believe that copying a trademark and registering it is a wise marketing move. Not so. When some foreign companies left Russia, they left their intellectual property behind and valid.RussiaIntellectual PropertyGorodissky & Partners
ArticleExhaustion Of Fair Business PracticeExhaustion of rights, a legal principle deeply rooted in many national laws, including those of Russia, is a concept that is not often discussed in the context of intellectual property (IP) infringements.RussiaIntellectual PropertyGorodissky & Partners
ArticleGalloping To ConfusionBurberry is a most recognisable name. It's no less familiar checkered pattern is present on many clothes and accessories.RussiaIntellectual PropertyGorodissky & Partners
ArticleRussian Court Issues Controversial Decision In RED SQUARE CaseThe Red Square, which is the heart of the Russian capital, is a major tourist attraction. The proclivity of businesses to use such name in their interest may be understandableRussiaIntellectual PropertyGorodissky & Partners